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HP Pavilion Slimline s7200 - Desktop PC Manual

Upgrading and servicing guide
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  • Page 1 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015–4010 Copyright © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..................1 Safety Information ................. 1 Opening the PC ................2 Preparing the PC ..................2 Removing the PC Cover................3 Locating Components Inside the PC ............4 Closing the PC ................5 Replacing the PC Cover................5 After Closing the PC..................5 Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive .......
  • Page 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to remove and replace the following hardware components in your Slimline • Optical disc drive • Hard disk drive • Memory module • Modem card (PCI card) • Battery Safety Information Please read the following important safety information before performing any procedure.

  • Page 6: Opening The Pc

    Opening the PC Before you upgrade any component in your PC, prepare the PC so that you can safely handle the unit and the components. Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the PC: • Print out this document before attempting any removal/replacement procedures. •...

  • Page 7: Removing The Pc Cover

    Removing the PC Cover WARNING: Remove power before opening the PC cover. Allow the internal system components to cool before touching. 1 Complete the procedure “Preparing the PC” on page 2. 2 Lay the PC flat. 3 Loosen the three screws on the back cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 8: Locating Components Inside The Pc

    Locating Components Inside the PC PC component configurations vary by model. You can remove and replace the following components: Component See: Optical disc drive. May be a CD-ROM, CD-RW, “Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 6 DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or combination drive. Hard disk drive “Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive”...

  • Page 9: Closing The Pc

    Closing the PC Replacing the PC Cover 1 Place all cables inside of the PC case. 2 Place the cover onto the PC (A) about 2.5 cm (1 inch) back. Make sure the slots in the PC case align with the cover tabs.

  • Page 10: Removing And Replacing An Optical Disc Drive

    Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive Your PC includes an optical disc drive that you can replace or upgrade. See “Locating Components Inside the PC” on page 4. Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: Due to the small PC size, you can only IMPORTANT: install an optical disc drive of less than the approximate...
  • Page 11 4 Disconnect the power cable (A) and data cable (B) from the back of the optical disc drive. Pull the tab on the data cable. Use a gentle rocking motion on the power cable. PATA Optical Disc Drive SATA Optical Disc Drive SATA data cables may include a latch.

  • Page 12: Replacing An Optical Disc Drive

    Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Complete the procedure “Removing an Optical Disc Drive“ on page 6. 2 Screw all four guide screws into the sides of the new optical disc drive (A). 3 Gently lower the new optical disc drive into the tray (B). 4 Hold the power supply cables against the power supply to clear the optical disc drive (C) (as required) and slide the drive 2 cm (3/4 inch) to the front of the PC (D).
  • Page 13 7 Some drive models may have a sound cable. If so, connect the sound cable. 8 Replace the fan assembly. WARNING: Route the fan power cable around the power supply cable lines, exactly as removed, to prevent the fan power cable from contacting fan blades. a Connect the fan power cable (A).

  • Page 14: Removing And Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your PC includes a hard drive that you can replace or upgrade. See “Locating Components Inside the PC” on page 4. The original hard disk drive is preloaded with the PC system recovery partition. If you remove this hard disk drive, store it in a properly sealed antistatic bag.
  • Page 15 SATA data cables may include a latch (underneath NOTE: the plug for select models only). Press the latch and pull the plug to remove the data cable from the drive. 4 Remove the retaining screw from the drive tray. CAUTION: Handle hard disk drives with care.

  • Page 16: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Complete the “Removing a Hard Disk Drive” procedure on page 10. 2 Slide the hard disk drive into the tray (A). 3 Insert and tighten the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive tray (B). 4 Slide the hard disk drive tray into the PC drive bay.

  • Page 17: Removing And Replacing Memory

    6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the back of the hard disk drive. 7 Complete the procedures to replace the PC cover and close the PC. See “Closing the PC” on page 5. 8 Perform a system recovery, as required. Use the recovery discs to replace the factory-installed files.

  • Page 18: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing a Memory Module 1 Remove the optical disc drive. See “Removing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 6. 2 Locate the memory socket on the motherboard. 3 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the module.

  • Page 19: Replacing A Memory Module

    Replacing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your PC. 1 Complete the procedure in “Removing a Memory Module” on page 14. 2 Open both latches of the memory module socket. WARNING: Handle the memory module with care.

  • Page 20: Removing And Replacing A Pci Card

    Removing and Replacing a PCI Card You can also replace the modem card in the PCI card slot with a new modem card or another PCI card. The Modem card is a telephone modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot. Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component:...

  • Page 21: Replacing A Pci Card

    Replacing a PCI Card You can replace the modem card with a new modem card or another PCI card in the PCI card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to remove the modem card. See “Removing a PCI Card” on page 16. 2 Align the edge of the add-in card with the slot on the PC and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the card slot (A).

  • Page 22: Removing And Replacing The Battery

    Removing and Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the PC’s timekeeping capability. When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent battery.
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